Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 253, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 March 1921 — Page 1

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CHAMP CLARK, EX-LEADER OF HOUSE, EXPIRES Former Speaker, Who Narrowly Missed Presidency, X ictim of Long Illness. fcbllLY IS AT BEDSIDE Washington, March 2.— champ BarK former Speaker of the H °use and Democratic leader, died here at 2*lo and m. today. Clark had been ill for some time suffering from pleurisy complicated ™ LJU trouble. Death had beet expected for several days The ex-Speaker would have been 71 next Monday. Three days before his birthday he would have retired -cm Congress, where he served continuously since 1895, having been speaker for eight years. > '“• s. c.mlo nu >• In that fight made him a leading co tender for the Democratic nomination ■President In Baltimore in lJi— P He had a majority in the convention, hat was beaten on the forty-fifth by Wo^7 tt J’ U a S t on Ws C Jrfear?or S a few death he and WUson had progressed toward friends p family is at bedside. At Clark’s bedside when be died were his wife, his son. Bennet Clark, daughter, Mrs. James M. Thompson, - snd Senate did not take an adjournment, as is customary, in defe ence to the wishes of the dead man * Today, during a brief interval when ho recovered consciousness, Mr. ciars aßked that leaders of the House and Senate be requested not to take an a--as he realized they had a great deal of work.before the “ ‘"‘ thus, in his dying moments, the incern of this leader of American* was t the business of Congress the bush l as which has been so much of his daily for the last quarter century. ■h, House recessed thirty minutes lmupon hearing of Clark s death. H u t for the two-thirds rule of the Ktlmore convention Champ Clark would have been .he Democratic nom.nee for President of the United States Instead of Woodrow Wilson In 1912. For twenty-seven ballots in ,**?*, . torlc convention Champ Clark he and a commanding lead and for nine of these had a clean majority of the convention i rotes. Then came the famous "■ all 'street" aocech of William J. Bryan which tuVntd the tide and . deadlock ft more than a week In the selection of Wilson. Bryan *>*•“**** August Belmont, Charles F. MjirPhy. Thomas Ryan and other nf “the Interests” were supporting tne Missourian, and although Clark’s porters pointed out that non ® of th w Yorkers was for their candidate as 1 first choice the effect of the attack could not be overcome. Clark was offered the second place on the ticket, but declined to accept it. N ATI YE OF KENTUCKY. Christened James Beauchamp Clark, the Congressman was bom at Anderson, Ky., March 7, 185®. Early in life he abbreviated his name to “Champ." and unhtll tie 1912 campaign few outside of his ■Mediate friends had guessed that there Ka more than this to his ofiglnal nomenclature. Like many of our best known Americans, he had worked his way up from the ranks of the toiling masses. 1 He earned his first money as a farm hand. Later he became a clerk In a general store and in a few months was graduated to a country newspaper, i The one-time Speaker rounded out his education in the Kentucky University. Bethany College and the Cincinnati Law School. At 22 he was president of Marshall Co.lege, being the youngest college president In the country. Mr. Clark became a Missourian in the early seventies. He started his career in his adopted State as a struggling young lawyer, took a } fiver into politics, became prosecuting atI torney in Pike County, and then went to the State Legislature. When the liH Democratic national convention in St. Louis came along be 1 was nrfe* ted as permanent chairman and was chosen to head the committee that went to formally notify Alton B. Parker of his nomination to head the ticket. CONGRESSMAN IN 1393. . He went to the national capital as a member of the Fifty Third Congress In 1893 from the Ninth Missouri district, and has been a member of that body ever since with the exception of one term 1895 to 1897—when he was beaten. His present term would have sent him back into private'life, however, he having been beaten at the last election. He first became minority leader of the House at the second session of the Sixtyk Second Congress. He succeeded John Sharpe Williams In that post. Asa member of the Ways and Means Com I mlttee which drafted the Payne-Aldrich tariff act he led the Democratic attack on high duties, delivering one speech which lasted for nearly five hours against the measure. K Clark had been a consistent fighter for primary law for the entire ipOSjlitfy, has ranked as one of the leadsupporters rtf the daylight saving and hll name is linked uith constructive measures now on the statute books. In 1881 Mr. Clark married Genevieve Bennett of Aux Va.nee. Callaway County. Misonri. Mrs. Clark has been a tnmt’Ur figure In the Speaker's bench In the gallery during the long rears of her husband's service In that body and has been prominent In the social life of the capital. She was an ardent suffragette In the jays before women were allowed to vote and took an active part In most of her husband’s campaigns. Bennett Clark, son of the Speaker, was made parllamen:arlan of the House in the Sixty-Third Congress. Bennet Clark said his father's burial will be at Bowling Green, Mo. WEATHER Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the twenty-four hours ending 7 p. m . AJtggh 3: Cloudy and coldor tonight and MCursday; lowest temperature tonight txbout 35 derrrees. HOURLY TEMPERATURE. 6 a. m 54 7 a. m 53 8 a. m 54 8 a. m 55 10 a. m 58 11 a. m. i 59 12 (noon) 90 1 P- m . 2 2 p. m 62

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Votes Censure on Landis for Baseball Post Majority of House Committee Agrees on ‘lmpropriety* of Action. WASHINGTON, March 2.—Judge K. M. Landis of Chicago was censured officially today by the House Judiciary Committee because he is holding the two offices of Federal Judge and arbitrator for organized baseball. The committee, with only one dissenting vote, declared his acceptance of the baseball position while remaining on the bench, constituted a “serious impropriety” and hinders the performance of his official duties. The report declares that If the charges are proved Landis’? actions would be inconsistent with the full and adequate performance of his duty as a Federal judge and would constitute a serious infringement on the privileges of judges by Judge Landis. A complete Investigation of all the facta surrounding Landis' acts with a view of definitely determining whether impeachment proceedings should be pressed against him was recommended to the new Congress. There is insufficient time for such an investigation by the present Congress, it was said. The committee's actipn was taken on the impeachment proceedings brought in the House against Landis by Representative Welty, Ohio. The action taken by the committee was approval of a report of the subcommittee which investigated all evidence Welty submitted. Chairman Volstead, Minnesota, was the (Continued on Page Nine.) J. C. DUNCAN IS KILLED BY CAR Aged Man Struck by Interurban When Walking in Massachusetts Avenue. J. C. Duncan, about 82, 639 East Sixteenth street, was struck and killed today by an interurban car in the 800 block on Massachusetts avenue. Mr. Duncan, according to witnesses, vs walking across the avenue from the north side and was struck by an inbound Newcastle interurban car in charge of W. R. Grandson, mi.torman. He was carried into the barber shop of M. C. Braughton. 846 Massachusetts avenue, where he died within a few moments. It Is believed his skull was fractured. Patrolman Pfaffenberger made the police Investigation and called Coroner Paul Robinson, who ordered the body sent to the city morgue. Mr. Duncan Is survived by a widow, a daughter said to live here and one son of Chicago. It is said he had been connected with the Federal pension office here for many years and long had been a resident of Indianapolis. He was a veteran of the Civil War. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan formerly lived at 909 North East street and only recently moved to the Sixteenth street address.

Lafayette Girl Kidnaped; Masked Students Blamed Special to The Time*. LAFAYETTE, Ind., March 2.—Jealousy said to have been aroused among fellow high school pupils was blamed today for the kidnaping last night of Miss Marjorie Rogers, 16, adopted daughter of a ministef. Three masked men seized Miss Rogers when she answered a ring of the doorbell at her home, carried her to an automobile and- sped rapidly away with her. according to the incoherent story told by the girl when she crawled on hands and knees to the home of friends, more than two hours later. She was so hysterical no detail* of the kidnaping could he obtained, but the police today believed it was a hazing episode staged by high school youths. The entire police force and neighbor* conducted an extensive search when it was learned the girl had disappeared.

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BRITISH FLEET TO HAMBURG IS ALLY DECISION Occupation of Bridgeheads on Rhine Further Penalty for Germans. HUN ENVOYS STAND PAT PARIS, March 2. —Penalties for GerJiany include the occupation of Dortmund and Frankfort and the blockade of Hamburg, according to a London Dis- ' patch to La Liberte. LONDON, March 2. —A decision was reached this afternoon to recommend to the allied premiers that a British fleet be sent to Hamburg, Germany, as a part of the plan to force Germany to meet the allied indemnity demands. Announcement was made that the recommendation would be made to the premiers when the Supreme Council met at 5 o'clock at Premier Lloyd George’s official residence at 10 Downing street. The Supreme Council was reported to have agreed on occupation of the Rhine bridgeheads as a first step in the newmilitary and economic pressure to compel Germany to meet the allies' demand for 226,000.000.000 gold marks indemnity. It was learned the French urgol the application of Immediate penalties to compel the Germans to meet the allied demand. The Italians opposed such speedy action. The British and Belgians were said to have given no decisive decision, but to have Indicated that their sentiments were with Italy. GERMANS TO BOW TO INVASION. Germany will attempt no armed resistance if the allies should enter the country. Herr Von Kauffman, chief of the press section of the German delegation, said. “If the allies take military action now.” he said, “we will consider the Versailles treaty broken and no longer binding on | us. Any such action will merely solidify the German people in opposing the Paris | decision on reparations. I am sure the j workers will quit if the allies advance ■ and France then will see what she will I get out of It.” The British press expressed great surj prise at the German offer of $7,299,000,000, about one-eighth of the allied demands. “Ludicrous, Impudent, absurd,” were some of the adjectives employed In editorials. PROPOSALS CALLED | “SHEER IMPUDENCE.” They pointed out the German figures will hardly bear close examination, as Von Simons calmly calculates on capitalization of the Paris figures as If paying cash tomorrow, then proposes to dis tribute over thirty years payments at the lowest rate of Interest. . "It is Impossible to apeak with patience of the combination of business \ cunning, chicanery and sheer impudence ! of these proposals," the Tiroes declared. The Daily News, regarded as paclflclstle. Joined In denouncing the offer, j “If Von Simons had come to London with a reasonable proposal he could have | torn the Paris decision to tatters," the | News said. “Instead, he has astonished tContinugri on Page Two.)

President Wilson Desires to Attend Inaugural Event WASHINGTON. March 2.—President Wilson has expressed a desire to be present when President-elect Harding is sworn in and delivers bis inaugural address In the open air at the Capitol on Friday, It was stated at the White Hou*e otday. Whether the President goe* through with this plan depends on the weather and the conditions at the Capitol. After the Inaugural the President will go directly to his new home and in deference to the wishes of Democratic Sen ators It is expected that ne will hold an Informal reception for Democratic leaders there. Cold and probably fair weather for Inauguration day was predicted by the Weather Bureau In a special forecast.

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INDIANAPOLIS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 1921.

Negro Drivers of City Ash Hauling Crew Thrice Break Quiet of Funeral Ceremony Disturbance of a funeral at the residence of Benjamin H. Soltau, 101 North Sherman Drive, Tuesday afternoon by the negro drivers and laborers on a city motor ash hauling train will be the subject of a formal complaint to be lodged with the Board of persons residing in the neighborhood of Sherman Drive and East Washington street sair today. The conduct of the negroes was described as “outrageous.” The funeral was that of Mrs. Julia A. Franklin, 68, mother of Harry Franklin, former police captain. Mrs. Franklin also was the mother of Mrs. Soltau.

While the funeral was in progress in the residence the ash train made two trips to and from the dump, located south of Washington street along Sherman drive. There are several other streets in tne section that the drivers could have used, but they elected to thunder past the bereaved home, neighbors said. As the eoffiu was being borne from the house to the hearße the ash train came past on the third trip. The hearse had been placed so that It partially blocked the street. This angered the negro driver of the ash truck and he let loose a stream of profanity at the driver of the hearse, it was said. He threatened to get down out of Yls cab and attack the hearse driver so the hearse was moved aside. As the ash train

GOVERNOR ALSO TO LOOK INTO PORTER WRECK Public Service Commission Will Investigate for Public Benefit. . SEEKS SAFETY MEASURE Governor Wurreu T. McCray Is taking a hand in the State investigation in the railroad wreck at Porter which cost more than forty lives Sunday night. He announced today that he had requested the public service commission to send David K. Matthews, chief inspector of the railroad department, to Nile*, Mich., to attend the investigation being conducted by Michigan Central officials. He also said a representative of the attorney general would he sent to Gary ne*t Tuesday when members of the public service commission wIU held a ht>ar ing on the crash. “I hope to see some means found in these investigations," the Governor said, "whereby such horrible catastrophes can be avoided In the future." Officials of the New York Central and the Michigan Central Railroads and crews of the two trains which were wrecked will be summoned before th commiaslonera to explain the accident in detail and if possible to suggest way* of preventing other wrecks. The commissioners, E. 1. Lewis, chairman; John MeCardle. vice chairman, and Glenn Van Auken will endeavor to learn whether the Porter wreck was caused by some imperfect mechanical device or the luck of a mechanical device or by human error. The utilities body would be powerless to prosecute any one in connection with the investigation, but it could order the railroads to slow their engines at the Porter Junction or to install safety devices. M. C. OFFICIAL SAYS EXGINE CREW AT FAULT KALAMAZOO, Mich., March 2. -Henry Shearer, general manager of the operating department of the Michigan Central Railroad, today placed the blame of the Porter, Ind., wreck on Engtm-er Long and Fireman Block of the Cauadiun flyer. Shwirer said his investigation had disclosed that the two men had violated (Continued on Page Nine.) Several Are Killed in Trieste Disorder LONDON, March 2.—A number of persons have been killed and wounded In fighting between Communists and Nationalists at Trieste, says a dispatch from that eity. Strikers joined the Communists snd burned the San Marco shipyards, the biggest on the Adriatic. 67 Income Payers Helpejd First Night Eixty-seven income taxpayers were gD = a assistance in filling out their blanks by deputies of H. M. Tebny, division chief, at 315 Federal Building, last night. This marked the first of the evening sps-dons, which will continue until March 15, the final day for filing returns.

Mr. Thos. C. Howe, Former Butler College President, Makes Bid for Negro Vote Mr. Thomas C. Howe, News Jewett candidate for the Republican nomination for mayor and former president of Butler College, has joined the mad scramble for the negro vote of Indianapolis. Asa result of Mr. Howe’s meetings with the negro political workers, there are now three candidates bidding for their support. Ed. J. Robison and Samuel Lewis Shank have been at work for some time attempting to line up the negro votes and with the exception of Rufe Page, who early declared his intention of supporting Howe, the neggoes were generally conceded to be following Robison.

Mr. Howe was .the guest of honor at a negro reception at the home otf Dr. Sumner A. Furnlss, negro member of the city council, at 834 North West street. Negro political workers of the Jewett camp packed the house and heard Mr. Howe make a hid for their approval as the "organization” candidate. ' This was the second meeting of the Wicd that has beenheld for Mr. Howe. Claris Adams, former prosecuting attorney. hold a little "at home” party at hl< 'rvin: ton residence last Thursday evehing The Republican ward chairmen were present for the purpose of having Mr. Howe "sold” to them as a candidate. It Is generally admitted by the ‘'organization” that Mr. Howe will have to be “sold” to the organization, but that the leaders will threaten the workers infa SO tllil eqe Jjs

passed a gust of wind blew ashes over the mourners, the neighbors stated. It was not until the negroes and their train had disappeared that the funeral cortege could proceed. The residents said they were going to try to induce the board of works to compel the negro drivers to us-j some other route beside Sherman drive part of the time, since the street is being cut to pieces and the property owners do not feel that they should buve to bear the burden of resurfacing In a short time. Several women stated that the negroes are insolent In the manner toward the citizens, frequently leering at housewives sitting on front porches as they pass.

NEW BOND IS DEMANDED IN BRIDGE CASE County Commissioners Instruct Attorney to Act When Receiver Named. NEW CONTRACT HINTED With the appointment of Caleb S. Denny as receiver for the American Bonding and Casualty Company, which , was incorporated under the laws of the State of lowa, the Marion County commissioners today instructed County Attorney Harry Hendrickson to obtain anew bond from the National Concrete Company. which has been given the contract for the building of anew bridge over White river on Northwestern avenue. A receiver was appointed by Judge W. W Thornton of Superior Court, Room 1, for the bonding company as the result of Attorney General U. S. la-sh in behalf of the State of Indiaua filing a petition asking that ,a_.receiver be appointed for the A merle* n Bonding and Cs-iialty Company because the '‘certificate of authority was cancelled by the commit eloner of insurance (of Indiana) on Jan. 27, 1921, on. account of the defendant's nonro-mpllnnce with the Insurance laws of the State of Indiana." and because the company was In “imminent danger of Insolvency.” DENNY NAMED RECEIVER. On this petition Judge Thornton appointed Mr. Denny *r receiver and he has qualified and is acting In that capacity. Couny Commissioner Carlin Shank stated today that the National Concrete Company, which has the contract for building the Northwestern avenue bridge, had tendered bond through the American Bonding and Casualty Company. “This bond waa refused and the concrete company win Instructed f> furnish anew bond, hut this has not been done as yet.” eald Mr. Shank. “We are holding the bond accompanying the hid of the American Bonding and Casualty Company. ASSURED BOND WILL RE OFFERED. County Attorney Hendrickson said that he has been assured by the concrete company that anew bond will be offered for approval by the commissioners. Commissioner Shank stated that the American Bonding and Casualty Company some time ago took over the bust ness of the Chicago Bonding Company, which had the bonds for the Hurting road in this county. “There has been litigation over this road and we probably will allow anew contract.” Mr. Shank said. Mr. Shank stated that the commissioners would take steps at once to protect the interests of the county on any bonds held by the American Bonding and Casualty Company. Caruso Is GainingNEW YORK, March 2.—Enrico Caruso slept soundly last night and his physicians announced today that he is progressing nicely, following the operation of yesterday. While still very ill, the noted singe.r It was said, is expected to have no further relapse.

plished easily. With the organization working the News Jewett workers say they have no fear that Mr. Howe will not be the Republican nominee, whether the people want biiu or not. “We’re the organization and we’ll take care of that,” ahey openly boast. “All we've got to do is to ‘sell’ him to the organization.” MET FOURTH WARD WORKERS EAST NIGHT. The third of theae ’’selling" meetings was held last night at the Marlon Club, when Mr. Howe met the precinct committeemen of the Fourth ward, of which Thomas D. Stevenson, city attorney, is chairman. Mr. Howe, at the negro reception, undertook to convince the negro workers that he Is “one of them,” some of those who were present say. He attempted to head oft story to the effect that he was tCestlawf e ran T*sJ

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HOLDSCHOOL BOOK AWARD COSTLY DEAL Minority Members of Senate Committee Say Contracts Boost Expense. TWO REPORTS ARE FILED The people of Indiana received a bad business deal which will cost them a total of $650,000 through the letting of contracts for textbooks by the State Board of Education, according to a minority report prepared for mbmission by Senators Howard Cann of Frankfort and William Arnold of Salem, members of the State committee on rights and privileges which investigated the contract letting. The majority report, which will be signed by the other members, withholds Judgment, but suggests that the Governor Investigate the textbook law and make recommendations at the next session of the Legislature. Both reports will be submitted to the Senate at 10 o’clock tomorrow morning. They were to have been submitted this morning, but it was found they would conflict with other business. ASKS CONTRACTS ABROGATED. The minority report asks that the contracts be abrogated, if possible, and that new bids be asked for not later than May 15. It declares that the evidence shows that much lower prices can now be bad than those submitted Dec. 13, when bids for the books were opened. It states that if contracts are let as late as May 15, books may be obtained in time for the opening of the school term. The report suggests that if this is not possible the contracts when they are finally signed be made to provide that prices shall be adjusted annually according to decreases in costs. It also suggests that the State superintendent of public instruction investigate the textbook law and make recommendations fo' improvements at the next regular ses slon. Tbe’majority report follows: “On Feb. 3, 1921, a resolution was introduced in this Senate by Senator Cann which reads as follows: “ 'Whereas, it is reliably reported that by action nf the State board of education In adopting new textbooks for use In the elementary schools of the State, the aggegate cost to school patrons will exceed by more than SIBO,OOO the amount expended for like books now in use under the existing contracts. “ 'Therefore, Be It Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate that the action of the State bourd of education in adopting test books at this time and during the prevalence of high prices was unwarranted and unwise and the Senate hereby expresses Us disapproval of the action of the State hoard of education. HO IHD HAD AUTHORITY. “This resolution was referred to the Committee on Rights and Privileges. The committee has had public hearings, conducted private investigations and has been iurnished with almost unlimited figures and statistics on both sides of this question. The facts disclosed are that the board was warranted by law for all of its procedure and that It followed to a large extent the precedent of former (Continued on Page Nine.) Motor Hearse Not Truck, Says Senate Ruling They Are Put in Class With Pleasure Cars in License Bill. Hearses are not trucks, the Indiana State Senate decided today. The Senate made this decision after Senator Charles .1. Buchanan, Indianapolis, undertaker, offered an amendment to exclude them from the provisions of a bill prescribing license rates for trucks. In introducing his amendment Senator Buchanan said it is not “dignified” to class a hoarse ns a truck. Senator A. H. Beardsley asked him if he called them pleasure onr.. Senator Buchanan denied this, but with the adoption of the amendinertt they were put in the same classification. The amendment was to the Deau House Rill No. 200. The Senate spent an hour discussing the bill on second reading, but no material changes were made. The St. Joseph County Superior Court Dill was amended to provide that the court should have jurisdiction in St. Joseph County only. This is the way the bill was originally introduced, but in a committee amendment by the Senate Committee on the Organization of Courts it was provided the court should also have Jurisdiction in Starke County. Senator William M. Swain of Pendleton moved to reconsider an amendment prohibiting the establishment of branch banks by State banks and trust companies. The amendment provides that no branch banks shall be established in the Immediate neighborhood of banks already established. Under the rules of the Senate the motion itmist lie over twenty-four hours before it Is acted on.

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CHARGES BILL WAS ALTERED BETWEEN SENATE AND HOUSE Givan Provokes Storm by Statement Joker Was Inserted to Kill Limit on Women’s Hours. INVESTIGATIONS GET UNDER WAY Investigations were under way today, under direction of Governor Warren T. McCray, Lieutenant Governor Einmet F. Branch and a committee from the House of Representatives, composed of Representatives Claude A. Smith, Gibson County; James Kingsbury, Marion County, and R. U. Barker, Posey County, to determine whether the Senate bill limiting the hours of labor of women in industry was fraudulently altered between the time of its passage in the Senate and its appearance in the House. The investigations are a result of sensatonal charges made on the floor of the House by Representative Clinton H. Givan, Marion County. The special cominittee was charged to report at once its investigation* to the House and an effort will be made to fix the blame, Representatives asserted.

CITY MAY GET ONE OF LARGE U.S. HOSPITALS Recently Authorized by Act of Congress for War Veterans. CHAMBER'S AID SOUGHT There is a possibility of securing for Indianapolis one of the lare hospitals which will be erected for war veterans by the Government, according to Senator James E. Watson, who, in a letter received by John B. Reynolds, general secretary of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce today, asks for the approval of the Chamber of Commerce of the move. Senator Watson says the sundry civil bill which has Just been passed authorizes the expenditure of $18,600,000 for the provision of suitable hospitals for war veterans. The sundry civil bill specifically provides for an expenditure of $6,100,000 for the enlargement of existing hospital buildings and $12,500,000 for new hospitals. —- According to Senator Watson, this construction work will be lu charge of the Treasury Department and it is quite probable four or five hospitals will be constructed 1“ different portions of the country, each to cost $2,500,000. The plans for these hospitals have not been fully formulated, but will be as soon as the bill is signed by the President. Tn> my judgment it would be an admirable achievement If the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce could succeed In having one of these hospitals located in Indianapolis or Marion County," writes Senator Watson. “With the proper effort I believe It can be accomplished and would like to have the approval of your organization to the undertaking so that I may at once begin an effort through official channels in Washington to have Indianapolis con(lontinuesl on Fage Two.) BATTLE KNOCKS PANAMA PEACE Clash With Costa Ricans Upsets Mediation Plan. BALBOA, Panama Canal Zone, March 2.—One hundred Costa Rican soldiers and a big gasoline launch were captured by Panama volunteers at Coto, lu Chirlqui province, on Tuesday, a dispatch from the governor of Chlriqui today. News of this skirmish came just as the belief had become general that no further hostilities would occur because of America's offer to mediate the dispute between the two republics. The skirmish lasted thirty minutes and the Panamans were completely successful. City Court to Hold Half Session Friday There will be no afternoon session of city court Friday, Judge Walter Pfftchard announced thday. This move was made in observance of the inauguration of Warren G. Harding at Washington, Judge Pritchard explained. Deputy Prosecutor J. Burdette Little announced that all cases set for Friday afternoon will be continued until a later date. Vincennes Firm Suffers Big Loss Special to The Times. VINCENNES. Ind.. March 2.—Fire of an unknown origin early today caused r loss of $40,000 to a drug store and confectionery operated by Duesterberg & Kramer. The confectionery, regarded as the most beautiful in Indiana, was destroyed together with thousands of dollars of drug stock.

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On learning of the Givan charges, Senator Oscar Ratts, Republican floor leader and author of the bill, moved that the Senate reconsider the measure. He expalned he was asking for its recall from the House because a “mistake had been made in the engrossing room” and “because the House had refused to receive it.” The motion was carried. HOUSE CONSENTS TO WITHDRAWAL. The House later concurred in the Senate's request for withdrawal of the measure. It was charged by Mr. Given that the opponents of the bill have approached certain persons connected with the work of the Senate and that the bill was changed in a manner that would defeat its purpose. The utmost confusion reigned in the House during, the discussion of the charges. Representative Givan charged that when the bill passed the Senate the words “office or household” were not included. but that these words were incorporated in the Senate bill, which waa transmitted to thff'House. It was shown that Senator Winfield Miller, Indianapolis, offered an amendment in the Senate containing those words with the avowed purpose of killing the bill, inasmuch as there is small likelihood that a law limiting the hours of work could be made to apply to domestics. The amendment, however, was rejected by the Senate, the records show. Mr. Givan declared fraud was being perpetrated in order to being about defeat of the measure. MAKES DEMAND FOR POSTPONEMENT. Because he said there was. fraud somewhere in connection with the measure, Representative Givan returned a minority report favoring indefinite postponement of the bill. lie declared the bill, which was re- ; ported in the House by Judiciary A Com- ; mlttee, was not the bill that was sent to the House by the Senate or the one that was considered by the committee when it first dismissed the measure. Representative J. Glenn Harris. Lake County, in reply to the Givan charges, told the members of the House that the words were not in the bill that was reported back to the House, but that they were in when the bill was transmitted to the House from the Sonata He said members of the committee investigated the records of the Senate and found the amendment offered liy Senator Winfield Miller to include the words “office or household" had failed to carry. Consequently the words were not included in the bill when it was sent to the engrossing room, he said. CLERK TALKS OF “FIXING." It was investigated further and learned, he said, that one of tile clerks ln v the engrossing room had confided to a friend that the bill had been “fixed” and would be defeated in the House. It was not learned on whose authority the words had been included in the bill when It was engrossed, Mr. Harris continued. Representative Givan then demanded on what authority members of the committee had taken the bill back to the Senate without being empowered to do so by the House. Representative Chester A. Davis, Jay County, chairman of Judiciary A. Committee, declared the secretary of the Senate, Zell C. Swain, had cqrne to him and asked that the bill be returned to the Senate for investigation. This request was refused by Mr. Davis, whereupon, he said, Mr. Swain appealed to the Speaker, John F. McClure, and obtained consent to take the bill back to the Senate for investigation. “What right does the Speaker have to order that bill returned to the Sena6e without consent of the House 7” asked Mr. Givan. “That is his business,” replied Mr. Davis. Several points of order were raised by various members that the bill, since it was not the same that had been passed by the Senate, could not be considered by the House. Representative Harris declared no member of the House had any right to question any act of the Senate. The Speaker ruled on the point of order, holding that' the mill which was (Continued on Page Two.) Get Acquainted With Latin America Travelers looking for strange scenes, business men looking for new markets, young men looking for new fields to conquer Americans In general who realize that the United States is only a Small part of America—all want Information about the republics to the South. The Pan-American Union is the intern** tional organization which promotes tfee development of commerce and friendly la* tercourse between the twenty-one Aia®* ican republics, i It issues attractive literature giving reliable information about each of them. Our Washington Information Bureau will secure one of these booklets for any oneAwho sends 2 ceuts in stamps for return -postage. In filling out the coupon print name and address or he sure to write plainly.

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